Library Aide

Core Civic • Leavenworth, KS

52d

About The Position

The Library Aide assists with daily activities in a general-purpose and/or law library serving the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population. The role supports library access, cataloging, materials selection and circulation, and a safe institutional environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of library work experience, including book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and bibliography compilation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a library catalog system organized by category and subject matter.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general-purpose and law library.
• Enforce policies and rules governing inmate conduct and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and maintain a safe environment for library users.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examine reference materials to help individuals locate and select materials.
• Recommend acquisitions that meet the population’s needs, including current legal and law reference materials as applicable.
• Train inmate workers to receive, shelve, and locate materials.
• Answer routine inquiries and assist with daily book check-in and check-out.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor book locations and facilitate returns to the library.
• Conduct inventories as required to monitor compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED